Utilities & Infrastructure in Highlands, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.6%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

2,616

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.6%
Cellular Data Plan
86.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.4%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.4%

of households

Smartphone

86.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.3%

of households

Tablet

63.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.4%
Smartphone
86.6%
Desktop / Laptop
86.3%
Tablet
63.4%
Smartphone Only
6.2%
No Computer
4.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

500

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
GATEWAY NRA SANDY HOOKCommunityGround water5005

88.2% of households in Highlands have broadband internet access. 81.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 500 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.